Global warming is no longer just a philosophical or environmental question; it is rapidly becoming an economic question: are we willing to stand by while we run out of one of the resources we need, not only for human life, but for a strong economy?

All we hear from the right is that global warming is a natural process and we didn't cause it. Let's reframe this conversation: who cares whose fault it is? It's happening and the fate of the national and global economies hinges, at least in part, on reliable access to water. Agriculture, manufacturing, oh and basic human life, all depend on the presence of clean, drinkable water. The evidence suggests global warming is making these droughts worse.

The question now is simple: what are your elected leaders going to do about it? Stick their head in the sand or start making tough decisions to protect the future wealth and prosperity of American society?

I'm a business analyst and project manager with IT experience and a passion for economics.

Introduction

My name is Paul Pennell. I'm a business analyst by day and a lifelong learner by night. I enjoy business management theory, technology, economics, and politics. I have an especially fond appreciation for the economic arguments that support the environmentalist movement. In our globally connected world, local environmental crises can have far-reaching economic implications. What matters is how we respond to crisis, not who we blame.

I can't echo all the concerns expressed by other reviewers. My dealings with the property manager, Catherine, have been good and I've never thought her to be unprofessional in any way. Rent is high for Asheville in general, but this is a great location and has the benefit of being well-maintained, unlike some of the other, cheaper complexes in the area. I rarely hear my neighbors making enough noise as to be inconvenienced by it, but that's really just par for the course if you live in an apartment instead of renting a house. Overall, my year here has been good and I can't really complain much about it at all.

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I can't echo all the concerns expressed by other reviewers. My dealings with the property manager, Catherine, have been good and I've never thought her to be unprofessional in any way. Rent is high for Asheville in general, but this is a great location and has the benefit of being well-maintained, unlike some of the other, cheaper complexes in the area. I rarely hear my neighbors making enough noise as to be inconvenienced by it, but that's really just par for the course if you live in an apartment instead of renting a house. Overall, my year here has been good and I can't really complain much about it at all.